The Essex County Museum and Historical Society is pleased to present a new exhibit Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, in honor of Am... Read More

This celebratory production of 1776 comes to life in the historic setting of Colonial Williamsburg during America’s 250th Independence anniversary w... Read More

Each year, Spotsylvania County hosts its Stars & Stripes Spectacular on the Saturday before July 4. Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of American i... Read More

Celebrate America’s 250th with a spectacular drone light show at Lake Fairfax Park. Enjoy live music, food trucks and family-friendly fun throughout... Read More

Join the Town of Purcellville for its annual Independence Day Parade with the theme "Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom." With at least 100 vehicles and... Read More

Join Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by historical interpreter Bill Barker, as he takes you back to the turbulent times of America’s founding.... Read More

Celebrate 250 years of American freedom by exploring the stories, people, and places that shaped our nation and community. Throughout the month of Jul... Read More

"Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation," opening July 1, 2026 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, is the VA250 Signature Exhi... Read More

The story of America is full of hope and struggle. Step into the past with James Lafayette, Enslaved Revolutionary Spy. Learn more about his contribut... Read More

Experience the Revolutionary War by comparing two stories: Felicity Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp and The Journal of William Thomas Emerson: A Revo... Read More

There’s music in the air in 18th-century Williamsburg-and everyone is invited to join the fun. Gather for a lively, family-friendly program fille... Read More

When Captain Thunderbolt’s plans to marry his fiancée Lottie go haywire, it’s up to his best friend Percy and Lottie’s sister Sally to save the... Read More

Kick off the holiday weekend with music, dancing, and patriotic spirit at the Great American Dance Party on the historic Palace Green at Colonial Will... Read More

As part of the country's Semiquincentennial or 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the City of Falls Church i... Read More

Meet General Washington and hear his special remarks as he commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation. Play 18th-century lawn games and exper... Read More

4th of July parade, VA250 festivities, pool party and fireworks... Read More

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a spectacular event on Friday, July 3rd from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm at Appomattox County High School, featur... Read More

Let freedom ring this July as we salute America's 250th at the annual Celebrate Freedom Concert and Fireworks at Chesapeake City Park! Beginning at 5 ... Read More

Listen for the bell and take part in an exciting auction! Bid on select items from the Colonial Williamsburg stores and auction-exclusive items you wo... Read More

Celebrate the 250th anniversary with VA250 wines at Eastwood Farm and Winery. There will be live music each day, as well as the release party for the ... Read More

After eight years in the presidency, the Washingtons retired from public duty and returned home. Join Mrs. Washington as she reflects on her life in t... Read More

On July 3, Main Street in downtown Lexington is converted into a community street and music festival featuring live music, beer/wine sales, desserts, ... Read More

A fun celebration at the New Market Community Park celebrating Independence Day. Celebration activities start at 5:00 p.m. with a fireworks display sh... Read More

Celebrate history and summer in true Virginia style at the Orange County Music Fest at Montpelier, a one-of-a-kind live music event honoring the 250th... Read More

Join us in celebrating 50 years of the heart of Charlottesville! This July 3rd, we’ll be throwing a birthday party to remember with a community l... Read More

This special program commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary with a blend of music, reflection, and community participation. The celebration wil... Read More

Join us for America's 250th anniversary. For over 60 years on Independence Day, Monticello's West Lawn turns into an outdoor courtroom where dozens of... Read More

Please join the Williamsburg Chapter, NSDAR as we mark the Williamsburg Chapter’s 52nd Anniversary commemorating the Fourth of July at Berkeley. ... Read More

Join us on the Fourth of July for Revolutionary Printing-a free, family-friendly UVA250 celebration of the materials, crafts, and stories of the found... Read More

Celebrate Independence Day at the final home of Virginia’s first governor! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to choose your spot on the lawn co... Read More

Celebrate the 4th of July at Keswick Vineyards with some great Red & White Virginia wines as well as local beers, and our ice cold wine slushies! B... Read More

Run or walk in the footsteps of Washington, Hamilton, Lafayette, and Rochambeau on the very ground where our nation's independence was won! This is a... Read More

Every July 4 at noon for the last three decades, VPIS has hosted a non-denominational, community reading of our Nation’s founding documents inside t... Read More

Experience a small-town Independence Day Parade in New Castle, VA. Sponsored by the Craig Valley Daughters of the American Revolution and Craig Count... Read More

Experience a small-town Independence Day Parade in New Castle, VA. Sponsored by the Craig Valley Daughters of the American Revolution and Craig Count... Read More

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding at the home of America's first president! Witness a moving naturalization ceremony, where ... Read More

"What to the Slave is the 4th of July?" at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is a FREE presentation celebrating the speech delivered by Frederick Do... Read More

As our forefathers gathered in Philadelphia to formally adopt the Declaration of Independence, three brave men were founding what is thought to have b... Read More

Commemorate #VA250 in Richmond with the Valentine! Explore Richmond’s early history on this walking tour of the Valentine Museum’s Court End Neigh... Read More

On the Fourth of July holiday, salute the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence during Liberty Celebration at the American Revolution M... Read More

This July Fourth, the Town of Louisa will proudly celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, with a true hometown Independence Day ... Read More

Join the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown for an evening of old-fashioned Fourth-of-July Americana! We will celebrate the 250th anniversary of t... Read More

There’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than where her independence was won! Yorktown’s Fourth of July Celebration is a full ... Read More

A Charlottesville summer holiday tradition, the 43rd Annual Kiwanis Independence Day 5K Run-Walk will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 am,... Read More

Celebrate the Fourth of July at UP on the Roof with an all-American rooftop party complete with elevated cookout favorites, refreshing summer cocktail... Read More

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s freedom with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop.... Read More

July 4 at the fair will feature the annual ringing of the city bell by the DAR, a costumed interpreter of General Andrew Lewis discussing the battle o... Read More

Be part of the July 4th 2.50K Fun Run celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Sponsor or participate in this unique comm... Read More

On Saturday, July 4th, Highland welcomes the public to a FREE Independence Day Concert and Celebration! From 6:00 to 7:00 pm guests are encouraged to ... Read More

4th of July celebration, fireworks & live music... Read More

Join the Mathews VA250 in celebrating the Semiquincentennial of our nation with a patriotic walk/run and picnic – ALL FREE – on July 4th! There wi... Read More

JOIN US FOR AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy great bands, a variety of food and merchandise vendors, beer, ch... Read More

Join members of the community to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a public reading of the document that helpe... Read More

Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as "the only birthday I ever commemorate…" Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County ret... Read More

Fireworks display event at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds. Load up the family and drive onto the fairgrounds for a spectacular display of fireworks... Read More

Celebrate Independence Day with a full evening of small-town fun! Join us at the park for live music, bounce houses, food trucks, and other family-fri... Read More

Celebrate your Independence Day Weekend at Bryce with the annual, family-friendly Bryce Fest! Browse our vendor village full of unique, local crafts a... Read More

July 4 Celebration: Carrington Pavilion, Free Admission 6PM - Gates open at the Carrington Pavilion 7:15PM - City of Danville Mayor Speaks 7:25PM... Read More

42nd Annual Independence Day Independence Day 5K Runner/Walker 7:30-9:00am $45 Independence Day 1/4 Mile Tot Trot 9:00-9:30am $0 At the Y, we k... Read More

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum. Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10am - 5pm for a fa... Read More

Be part of America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, at George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm! This family-friendly Americana-themed Inde... Read More

History Where it Happened. Tickets are $15 | $12 for ages 12 and under | free for ages 2 and under NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE UNDER 6 YEARS OLD Wit... Read More

Join us on the Downtown Hampton Waterfront for family-friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks and drone show. Celebrate America’s 250th Anni... Read More

Set to the pomp and pageantry of the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums, join the Virginia State Garrison Regiment as they present canon salutes to t... Read More

Explore how Williamsburg played a vital role in the run up to the writing of Declaration of Independence. We encourage all attendees to travel lig... Read More

Meet General Washington and hear his special remarks as he commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation. Play 18th-century lawn games and exper... Read More

A daytime Fourth Fest!... Read More

Charlottesville’s favorite Fourth of July event! Gather your friends and family and come celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with us. We’ve go... Read More

A cherished Albemarle County tradition, the Crozet Independence Day Celebration brings the community together each summer for an evening of festive, f... Read More

Cape Charles 4th of July festivities are celebrated each year with craft and food vendors set up all day on Bay Avenue. A very festive parade from Bay... Read More

Montpelier Chapter, NSDAR will have a walking unit in the Greene County 4th of July parade in 2026. The chapter members will be passing out miniature ... Read More

Join us for a two-hour live event and telecast in partnership with VA250 in the heart of the city where the idea of a new nation began. The evening be... Read More

Guests of all ages are encouraged join this interactive program and to stand alongside Virginia’s revolutionary soldiers, marching together towards ... Read More

Explore the challenges and struggles of America’s fight for independence through an interactive military program. Recruits of all aged are invited t... Read More

This landmark document established a framework for protecting individual liberties and limited government power, setting a precedent for future declar... Read More

A special demonstration of the weapons, tactics, and discipline of Virginia soldiers. Riflemen of the 7th Virginia Regiment, along with other Continen... Read More

What should a congressman study to become the best statesman possible? Join freshman congressman James Madison as he compiles a list of some of the gr... Read More

The war is over, and Virginia is a free and independent republic. What will be the relationship of Church and State in the new nation? Join Governor P... Read More

Sharing the Spirit of America This is a nationwide program initiated and sponsored by the Hawai‘i America250 Commission. We are happy to share a... Read More

Celebrate Altavista’s 250th Anniversary with Avoca 250: Lights, Liberty & Legends Join us July 9–12 for four days of live music, carnival rides... Read More

Experience Appomattox is proud to present the inaugural Appomattox Liberty Golf Classic: Where History Meets the Fairway. Join us for this premier eve... Read More

Land Rover Alexandria is a proud sponsor of this patriotic fireworks celebration at Tim’s II at Fairview. This commemorative event will celebrate VA... Read More